Data Privacy Analyst

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that’s reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it’s the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models.

You will support the Legal and Infosec team in the ongoing implementation and oversight of data privacy compliance across the business. You will play a key role in upholding data privacy standards across our operations, helping to ensure that personal data is managed in accordance with data protection laws, regulations and best practices, as well as our own contracts and policies. Prolific is a fast-paced, agile business that is growing quickly. You will need to be a self-starter and adaptable and dynamic, with excellent and succinct communication skills. By working closely with teams across the business, you’ll help to drive a culture of privacy, transparency, and accountability.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Proven experience working within privacy compliance
• Strong knowledge of data protection principles and privacy frameworks (e.g., UK and EU GDPR)
• Experience assisting with an organisation’s data privacy compliance programme or initiatives
• Experience handling data subject rights requests (e.g., access, deletion, rectification)
• Experience working with and supporting multiple stakeholders, and in particular, an ability to engage and advise stakeholders at all levels
• Attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• An energetic and proactive approach with the ability to use initiative on tasks and projects
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team when required
• Ability to work under some pressure and adopt a commercial approach where necessary
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

• Professional certification (e.g., IAPP CIPP or equivalent)
• Relevant experience within a tech or digital business
• US data privacy experience

What you’ll be doing in the role:

• Building a good understanding of Prolific’s operations and objectives, and how data privacy compliance and information security can support and enable these
• Handling and responding to data subject rights requests (e.g., SARs, deletion requests, etc.) within statutory timeframes, as well as other privacy-related queries, requests and complaints
• Compiling and maintaining our Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and other compliance documentation to support our accountability obligations
• Completing Data Protection Impact Assessments and Legitimate Interests Assessments, and liaising with different stakeholders to obtain further information on data processing activities where necessary
• Providing advice and guidance from the business on data privacy queries
• Helping to develop, update and embed internal and external policies, guidelines, processes and practices relating to data privacy
• Assisting with the investigation and handling of personal data incidents, and associated record-keeping
• Assisting with the provision of internal data privacy training and communications, including supporting and working closely with data privacy champions across the business
• Monitoring the effectiveness of data privacy controls and processes, tracking key trends, and assisting with the preparation of reports for management
• Reviewing and completing supplier due diligence forms (and similar)
• Supporting the development and implementation of our information security programme and practices, including certifications (e.g., ISO27001)
• Supporting the wider Legal and Infosec team with ad-hoc tasks and project work from time to time

Why Prolific is a great place to work:

We’ve built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won’t come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity. Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation, providing access to our unique human data platform and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our impactful, mission-driven culture.